Extractions: Male pattern baldness Few people realise that women lose their hair as they get older. It is not as dramatic as male pattern baldness, but it can cause significant thinning. It can also be particularly noticeable after pregnancy, though this is usually only temporary. Symptoms Most people discover hair loss while they are brushing or combing their hair. In severe cases it can leave the scalp in clumps. Causes Most hair loss in both men and women is the result of ageing. Falling levels of the male hormone testosterone when it is converted to dihydrotestosterone trigger male pattern baldness. Not surprisingly, the latest 'hair restorers' act by blocking this conversion. During pregnancy the cycle of hair growth is suspended. Once the baby is born, the cycle is resumed and there is a sudden loss of hair. New hair forms within six months. Some medical conditions such as iron deficiency, anaemia and hormone imbalance will cause hair loss. Patchy baldness can result from fungal infection of the scalp by ringworm. Unfortunately the hair does not always return. This may be the same with alopecia areata, an unusual and little understood condition which can involve the sudden loss of all body hair, including the eyebrows. Prevention In some cases, baldness may be caused by scalp infections. Prompt treatment of any scalp infection may prevent baldness from occurring.

The Globe And Mail TODAY S PAPER. Cure for baldness. By NADIA HUSSAIN Thursday, March 18, 2004 Page A20, This stem-cell research is not limited to curing baldness. http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040318/LETTERS18-1

Extractions: E-mail this Article Print this Article Advertisement var szone="headdex-hub"; var smode=""; var sloc="lower"; var sURL_hub="Health"; var sarena=""; a3=true;aW=300;aH=250;sBoxAd=true; London, Ont. Though the research put into curing baldness is not at the top of the list of health concerns, such as cancer and other serious diseases, it is one that is widely appreciated by men, and one that has the potential to lead to other cures (Baldness Cure A Hair Away? on-line edition, March 14). This stem-cell research is not limited to curing baldness. The stem cells used in the treatment are found in hair follicles under the skin, so once researchers know more about these cells, they might have more of an understanding of skin cancers. So, though the cure for one of man's greatest vanities, baldness, is still years away, I think that beneficial discoveries will arise from steps along the way to success.

Dutasteride Evaluation Gives a critical appraisal of this drug that Glaxo now calls Avodart. The drug is specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but may also combat male pattern baldness. http://www.hairloss-reversible.com/Hair News Index/hair_news6.htm

Extractions: - December 2002 Dutasteride is the generic name for the new prostate drug that is now being marketed as Avodart. This dual (type l and type ll) 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor is made by GlaxoSmithKline. The drug has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The active ingredient in Avodart may also benefit men with male pattern baldness (MPB). It does this by inhibiting both types of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase. This is the enzyme that converts testosterone circulating in the bloodstream into DHT. DHT is the main cause of prostate hyperplasia (enlargement) and hair loss in males. Studies indicate that Avodart lowers levels of DHT by almost 90 percent in a two week period. Comment: Well, dutasteride is now in the drugstores and it's called Avodart. It's a prescription drug specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The drug was tested on men between the ages of 47 and 94 (the average being 66) for this condition. But I'm sure that an enlarged prostate gland is not on the minds of the men visiting this site. The questions men are asking here (and the drug is only for men) are these:

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Extractions: In clinical trials of 1,553 users, 86% maintained or increased hair count using the drug Propecia ) which acts by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Of the men who received a placebo, 42% showed improvement probably due to the "placebo effect" and cyclical hair growth. Side effects in about 4% of the men included decreased libido and difficulty in achieving an erection. The drug (also called finaseride) has been used since 1992 to treat prostate enlargement. DHT production is necessary for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males at puberty. Males who have a low level of the enzyme 5- reductase cannot convert enough testosterone to DHT during fetal development or during pre-pubertal growth and have secondary sexual characteristics more like those of females. In puberty, there is a significant increase in the amount of testosterone produced which allows for the production of enough DHT to produce the male characters even with a low level of 5- reductase.

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Male Pattern Baldness Male Pattern baldness is hereditary, you get it from your mother! The explaination is genetic and linked to your mother s XChromosome. Male pattern baldness. http://nj.essortment.com/malepatternbal_rcad.htm

Extractions: Male pattern baldness Male Pattern Baldness is hereditary, you get it from your mother! The explaination is genetic and linked to your mother's X-Chromosome. Male Pattern Baldness is hereditary, you get it from your mother! The explaination is genetic and linked to your mother's X-Chromosome. There is also an explaination of how your mother got the gene! There is currently a popular commercial on television talking about a hair loss prevention product that is stronger than heredity. The commercial has a young man who talks about his father, who like most men in his family, was bald by 30. The commercial is both right and wrong, Male Pattern Baldness is hereditary and you get it from your mother! The explanation is that the genetic reason for Pattern Baldness is linked to your mother's X-Chromosome. Everyone get one-half of their genetic make-up from their mother and their father. The final chromosome pair of the 23 pairs is the sex determining set. While males are XY and females are XX the determination of an individuals sex is made by the father. It is the father who gives either the X chromosome, which matches with the womans X resulting in XX and a female child or the Y chromosome which joins with the womans X resulting in an XY match and a male child. It is the X chromosome or female sex chromosome that contains the gene for Male Pattern Baldness. bodyOffer(25961) Since men have only one X chromosome, the gene for baldness is a single expression gene that shows up because there is no possible dominant gene to suppress what would normally be a recessive or hidden characteristic. Since Male Pattern Baldness gene is only on the X chromosome and men can only get that chromosome from their mothers, it is simple to see how this type of baldness is passed from mother to son.

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Extractions: If you're a man who is seeing more of your scalp than you'd like, you're not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, two out of three men in this country develop some form of balding. Now that's scary! While cutting-edge treatments in the world of hair renewal are still things of the somewhat distant future, treatments such as medications and hair transplantation surgery are now available. You probably won't become Fabio's twin at least not where hair is concerned but you can start filling in those, um, gaps. follicle failure?

Extractions: posted by Christopher on 1:06 PM A colleague and I (mainly said colleague) have collaborated in launching a weblog that is sited at our place of employ, dedicated to providing a filter for local and national planning-related news, updated daily (more or less). The CPC Weblog was initiated first as a way to spread up-to-date news throughout the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission offices, but is now open to readers interested in planning doings throughout Greater Cleveland. Sit back, and enjoy the ride. posted by Christopher on 10:56 PM I do not usually purchase things that are not essential. My wardrobe has not changed significantly in, oh, eight years, and my formerly all-white car will have a single black fender until it degrades gracelesly thanks to the ravages of time. However, I am muchly pleased with two new members of my household:

AskMen.com : Baldness and loses up to 100 of them a day; so finding a few stray hairs on your hairbrush is not necessarily the end of the world, or the beginning of your baldness http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/health5.html

Extractions: If there is one non-life threatening medical condition, other than impotence, which all men have a mortal fear of, it is baldness. Hair loss can cause many psychological problems in men, ranging from high stress levels, to low self-esteem and depression. Thankfully for most men, modern medicine provides new treatments that help delay hair loss. The important thing to remember is that by understanding some of the causal factors, one can actually take precautionary steps to prevent premature hair loss.

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Extractions: Our Practice International Hair Surgical Group (IHSG) has been a pioneer in the field, introducing new and innovative procedures that have set the standard in the quality of hair restoration. We have been performing hair restoration surgery on men and women throughout New York, New Jersey, and abroad for over 12 years. At IHSG we provide the best treatment and care possible, creating a hair restoration plan tailored towards individual hair loss needs; giving each patient the one-on-one attention they deserve. Dr. Schwinning , formerly a board certified general and vascular surgeon, specializes exclusively in hair transplant surgery. Having performed over procedures he is among the world's most renowned hair transplant surgeons. There are many options for hair loss today. At International Hair Surgical Group (IHSG) we provide the most current, detailed information about hair loss solutions, enabling people to make informed decisions about hair restoration. IHSG has three objectives: To recreate a head of hair that looks completely natural and undetectable To provide complete, personal attention and accurate information to each patient

Male Pattern Baldness A review of male pattern baldness. Why it occurs and what can be done to treat it. You are here About Health Fitness Men s Health. Male Pattern baldness. http://menshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa012703a.htm